Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the Delhi government would develop 100 parks with dense tree cover and plant 14 lakh saplings this year to expand green cover and tackle air pollution in the Capital.

Ms. Gupta said the Forest Department had sanctioned ₹1 crore for the Mukhmelpur project, while an additional ₹1 crore would be allocated from the local MLA fund. She described the park as a model green space aimed at improving residents’ quality of life.

She made the announcement while laying the foundation stone for an “oxygen park” on a three-acre plot in Mukhmelpur village in Burari.

She added that the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are jointly working to create more green spaces, modernise existing parks and expand public amenities across the city.

Addressing local infrastructure concerns, Ms. Gupta said the government would provide financial assistance to cover a polluted drain in the area and undertake other development works. She said projects worth ₹20 crore had been approved for the Burari Assembly constituency following consultations with the local MP and representatives.

The approved works include laying sewer lines and drinking water pipelines, while a long-term solution to the area’s water supply problems would also be prioritised.

Ms. Gupta further said the government has already initiated infrastructure projects worth nearly ₹10,000 crore in villages and outer Delhi regions, covering roads, drainage, transport, education and healthcare. Once completed, she said, the projects would significantly improve civic services.

Pollution Monitoring Pact

On the same day, the Delhi government’s Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur to address air pollution through a scientific approach.

Under the agreement, an integrated air quality monitoring network using low-cost sensors, mobile monitoring laboratories and satellite data will be developed in Delhi, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.

“This will enable real-time monitoring of pollution and more accurate analysis of local sources. An artificial intelligence-based Decision Support System will also be developed to identify pollution hotspots, carry out hyperlocal analysis, generate predictive analytics and provide air quality forecasts 48 to 72 hours in advance,” the CMO stated.